Published 15:57 IST, August 26th 2021

WATCH: MS Dhoni shows off volleyball skills in UAE with CSK teammates before IPL resumes

MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings are currently in the UAE, for the second-leg of the IPL. CSK will start phase-2 of their IPL 2021 on September 19 against MI.

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 Indian Premier League 2021 is all set to resume on September 19 after it was halted midway in May owing to Covid-19 pandemic. Chennai Super Kings will face Mumbai Indians in match number 30 of IPL season, at Dubai International Stium.

Amidst preparations, CSK team has been enjoying time leing up to tournament by indulging in various or sports like volleyball, snooker, and football. MS Dhoni, in particular, has left his fans in awe of his many talents by constantly surprising everyone. 

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MS Dhoni and his hunger for playing sports

In a video posted on social media by CSK recently, MS Dhoni was seen flaunting off his volleyball skills with his fellow CSK teammates. CSK team undertook a volleyball game as a recreational activity at ir hotel. Fondly known as 'Thala' by CSK fans, 41-year-old Dhoni was playing sport will full intensity, smashing ball at his much younger opponents albeit with absolute control. 

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Chennai Super Kings have taken to social media to constantly update ir fans on whereabouts of team. MS Dhoni was spotted with a football earlier, during a practice session at ICC Acemy in Dubai.

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Prior to football, fans were surprised at seeing MS Dhoni’s snooker playing skills upon team’s arrival in UAE.

CSK me a brilliant start to ir 2021 IPL campaign after a terrible 2020 season. y currently find mselves in second place behind Delhi Capitals. y have won 5 out of 7 matches so far and stand at 10 points, 2 points behind DC and level on points with Royal Challengers Bangalore. y have won four consecutive games so far and will look to carry momentum into second phase.

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second phase of IPL 2021 season will see many international players missing out on matches due to personal reasons or national duties. Despite this, CSK have a full squ rey heing into tournament. y will face defending champions Mumbai Indians as tournament restarts.

complete CSK team, as announced on ir official website is - MS Dhoni (C), Suresh Raina, Faf du Plessis, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ambati Rayudu, Imran Tahir, Josh Hazlewood, Ruturaj Gaikw, Lungi Ngidi, Dwayne Bravo, Karn Sharma, Ravindra Jeja, Moeen Ali, Deepak Chahar, Shardul Thakur, K Gowtam, Sam Curran, Robin Uthappa, Mitchell Santner, Jageesan N, KM Asif, R Sai Kishore, C Hari Nishaanth, M Harisankar Reddy, K Bhagath Verma.

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15:57 IST, August 26th 2021